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Even a mild case of measles can lead to ‘immune amnesia,’ lowering the body’s ability to fight off other illnesses.

At the family clinic, parents told Myrick that no one got measles anymore, so there was no need to vaccinate their children. And it only caused mild illness, they said. Others argued vaccines ...

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Measles is one of the most contagious diseases and cases are rising nationwide. There are ways to know if you have immunity.

The measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico is now close to 300 cases. Most are unvaccinated children. People usually ...

Measles is an extremely contagious vaccine-preventable disease that can lead to death or disability. It also wipes out immune ...

Measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico have reached nearly 300 cases as the virus continues to spread. Texas state health officials reported on Feb. 26 the first measles-related death in the U ...

You are considered protected because measles was so widespread that you were undoubtedly infected as a child. (Don’t doubt ...